Academic English Skills Tutor

Contract type: Variable hours, Permanent

Location: Cardiff, Cardiff University International Study Centre

Salary: up to GBP27.62 per hour (DOE)

Cardiff International Study Centre (ISC) is a new and exciting development, launched in September 2020. You would be working in a culture of enhancing learning, teaching and assessment through a developmental approach, which means autonomy, innovation, and development opportunities.

You will teach English and Study Skills modules and could be on various cohorts including International Foundation Year, Pre-master s Programme, Accelerated and International Year 1. You will play a key role by contributing to the development of teaching materials and formative assessment. You will empower students to reach the level they need to progress into university by providing student-centred, engaging, and innovative learning. You ll undertake marking and feedback on formative and summative assessments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the Cardiff ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching seminars and tutorial sessions, with a normal teaching load of up to 25 hours per week. The specific number of taught hours is subject to operational needs and will be discussed with successful candidates.
• Prepare module tests and other forms of formative and summative assessments.
• Mark students formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials.
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Work with the Centre s Student Experience team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support.
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation, and other quality assurance meetings.
• Contribute to maintaining the centre's academic integrity by identifying and reporting instances of academic misconduct.
• Participating in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle.

ABOUT YOU

• A bachelor s degree (Essential)
• Diploma in English language teaching, or equivalent (Essential)
• A teaching qualification (Desirable)
• A master s degree in a related discipline (Desirable)
• Experience teaching in UK higher or further education and experience working with international students (Essential)
• EAP experience for teachers of English (Essential)
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and successfully meeting deadlines (Essential).

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

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We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.